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Rocky Mountaineer: What's New in 2017

By Kate on 24/06/2016

There has never been a better time to explore the magnificent natural landscapes of Canada and experience the iconic rocky mountaineer train.

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Zoe's adventure on-board the Rocky Mountaineer in Canada

By Zoe on 01/03/2016

When it comes to first-hand experience seeing the world by rail, no one does it quite like our Rail Plus consultants. We sat down with Zoe Condon, to find out what she loves about train travel and how Canada took her breath away, onboard the Rocky Mountaineer.

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The Canadian & the Rocky Mountaineer: Canada's Rail Superstars

By Yasmine on 05/02/2016

As you gaze upon soaring snow-capped mountains and gushing waterfalls, you spot an elk grazing amongst the lush green spruce trees. You interrupt your sumptuous three-course lunch for only a moment to grab your camera and capture this postcard-like vista, one of so many that await you on this once-in-a-lifetime journey.

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Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights

By Zoe on 01/02/2016

Finally the time has come for me to head to Seattle to start a trip of a life time on the Rocky Mountaineer. Rail Plus staff are fortunate to go on rail famils where we familiarise ourselves with our great train journeys for a fantastic real world experience of train travel. This year, I am excited to be partaking in the Coastal Passage Canadian Rockies Highlights journey.

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Travelling cross-country in style with VIA Rail Canada

By Libby on 30/01/2016

Sprawling across the North American continent, Canada is a country with a rich natural landscape and welcoming people. From the glittering waterfront city of Vancouver and the splendour of the Rocky Mountain range, there's something for everyone here.

2016 Rocky Mountaineer Season

By Zoe on 28/01/2016

Rocky Mountaineer has extended their season for 2016 to start earlier in April and have several additional services in October compared to last year. The Coastal Passage was welcomed into the Rocky Mountaineer family in 2015 and was so popular that more services were added to the 2016 season. In total for all the Rocky Mountaineer routes, there are an additional 17 services in 2016.